Docter, Docter, I can't see anything

evilrobotshane

I just got a very nice ACOG replica with a little Docter sight perched up on top of it, because that's cool and highly useful for the type of thing that goes on in airsoft. The Docter sight is light-sensitive through a sensor at its front, so it gets brighter as the ambient light gets brighter, and switches off completely when covered with a protective covering. Unfortunately that means it also switches off completely in the dark, or even in indoor lighting.

Given that's the primary sight one would be using in an indoor situation, this is a problem. I don't expect it to be adjustable easily, but nor do I want a tactical rail-mounted torch shining backwards into my face to convince the sight that it's bright enough to warrant providing me with a red dot. Any suggestions or experience with this, anyone?

moggser

its like that new microwavable rice that wont come out of the microwave till
you tell it that it's full of goodness

try that with the doctor site....well not in the micro wave just tell it that its deadly see what happin's

evilrobotshane

Okay, I tried that, but I think it could tell that I was being insincere. So just to be sure I gave it a quick blast in the microwave. It still doesn't have a red dot indoors, but I've got loads now.

Original problem persists.

Dread-Lock

If you feel confident, you might be able to open it up and remove the light sensor (probably a light sensitive diode) and replace it with a micro on/off switch (you'd pick one up in Radionics or maybe Maplins).

Edit: Or you could also put in a more sensitive light sensor in it if you wish.